Wheatfield, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 114 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 114-6
Applicability to existing mobile homes; license; fees
Operative Text
A. All mobile home courts lawfully in existence at the time of the effective date of this chapter shall be exempt from all of the provisions of this chapter, except that the owner or operator of an existing mobile home court shall obtain a license which shall be issued by the Town Clerk upon written application and the payment of the required fees as set forth from time to time by resolution of the Town Board and that any repositioning of mobile homes shall be in a manner that shall maintain a minimum distance of 13 feet between mobile homes. B. Any existing mobile home court which expands after adoption of this chapter must comply with all requirements of this chapter in the area so expanded as to setback, size, etc.
Section 114-6 of Wheatfield's Code of Ordinances grants existing mobile home courts a broad exemption from the chapter's requirements, but that exemption comes with two conditions: the owner or operator must obtain a license from the Town Clerk by submitting a written application and paying fees set by Town Board resolution, and any repositioning of mobile homes on the property must maintain at least 13 feet of separation between units. Additionally, if an existing mobile home court expands its footprint after the chapter's adoption, the newly expanded area must fully comply with all current chapter requirements, including setback and size standards. The provision essentially creates a grandfathered status for pre-existing courts while drawing a clear line at expansion and repositioning activities.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home courts that predate Wheatfield Code ch. 114 § 114-6 generally maintain compliance by securing and renewing the required Town Clerk license, paying applicable fees as periodically set by Town Board resolution, and ensuring that any repositioning of mobile homes preserves the 13-foot minimum spacing between units. When planning any expansion of the court's footprint, compliant operators treat the expanded area as subject to the full requirements of the chapter—including setback, size, and other standards—rather than relying on the grandfathered exemption. Keeping documentation of the court's pre-chapter existence and any subsequent changes to the layout can support ongoing compliance under § 114-6.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home courts in Wheatfield may find it useful to know that under § 114-6, their court's operator is required to hold a valid Town Clerk license even if the court predates the chapter, and any repositioning of mobile homes must maintain at least 13 feet of clearance between units. If a court has expanded since the chapter's adoption, the expanded portion is subject to the full requirements of ch. 114, which may affect conditions in that area. Tenants who believe these requirements are not being met can contact the Town of Wheatfield directly, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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